Agenda Item Name:
Title
Purchase Order to Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC, in the amount of $93,685.00, for the replacement of extrication equipment for Fire Rescue.
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Presenter:
Harold Theus, Chief 384-3130/Larry Sapp, 374.5202
Description:
Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC, Purchase Order
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC, in the amount of $93,685.00, for the replacement of extrication equipment for Fire Rescue.
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Prior Board Motions:
October 11, 2022, Board approved the allocation of funding for equipment replacement from the FY2022/23 PEMT funding. Item #22-874.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
There is $320,000.00 available for equipment replacement from the FY2022/23 PEMT funding (001.54.5450.526.52.00 #FY23 6195410 $150,000 and 001.54.5450.526.64.00 #FY23 6195410 $170,000). This purchase is to replace three (3) sets of extrication equipment for $93,685.00 (001.54.5450.526.52 #FY23 6195410 $4,945.00 and 001.54.5450.526.64.00 #FY23 6195410 $88,740.00).
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Strategic Guide:Strategic Guide
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
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Background:
On October 11, 2022, the Board approved the allocation of $320,000.00 of FY2022/23 PEMT funds for the replacement of equipment. There are three (3) sets of extrication equipment currently in use that have reached the end of their useful life and are due to be replaced. The new equipment offers several environmental and safety benefits while also containing annual maintenance costs without sacrificing quality and reliability.
This purchase is exempt from the County's competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Section 22.3-302 (28) of the Alachua County Procurement Code, Sole Source procurements in accordance with the Procurement Procedures Manual. However, since the dollar amount of the purchase exceeds the purchasing authority of the Procurement Manager, this Purchase Order is being submitted for Board consideration and approval.